Summary

VAI provided transportation planning, highway engineering, and construction services for roadway and intersection improvements on Washington Street (Route 1) associated with the proposed Seven Mile Shoppes mixed-use development in North Attleborough. Improvements included reconstruction and widening of 1,200 feet of Route 1 to accommodate two 11-foot lanes, and extended 10.5-foot exclusive turn lanes for increased capacity; 5-foot shoulders for bicycle access; traffic signal upgrades including Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) push buttons and countdown heads; drainage system modifications; utility relocations; sidewalk and wheelchair ramp reconstruction for ADA/AAB compliance; pavement markings and signing; and pavement milling and overlay.

Planning & Design Services

• Traffic Impact Assessment including operations and safety analysis, findings and recommended mitigation measures
• Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports
• Functional Design Report
• MassDOT Application for Permit to Access State Highway
• Preliminary and Final Design Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate in accordance with MassDOT and Federal design guidelines and standards
• Traffic analysis; and traffic signal layout, phasing, timing and coordination system
• Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations to meet MassDOT Healthy Transportation Policy
• Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreements and Traffic Signal Regulations

Construction Services (on-going)

• Preparation/attendance at pre-bid and construction meetings
• Response to contractor questions and requests for information
• Review of shop drawings
• Part time on-site observation
• Temporary traffic control plans for construction operations
• Utility coordination